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🎉🎉🎉 It is beyond thrilling to announce LITTLE GEMS, written by me and illustrated by @melaniemikecz, all coming this May from @workmanpubkids!

LITTLE GEMS is a gorgeous 12-book series revealing twelve monthly birthstones and their one-of-a-kind associated traits. Kids revel in the beautiful full-spread illustrations and uniquely shaped resin “gem” embedded in the back of each book. A January Garnet star, boldly gleaming through a winter night. An April Diamond, hanging from a dazzling chandelier. An iridescent October Opal with rainbow magic. This charming and innovative board book is the perfect gift for baby showers or birthday gifts.

So much gratitude to my editor @megan_nicolay and the entire @workmanpub team; my former agent @cjb.131; my current agent @sambfarkas and to all my #critiquepartners!

LITTLE GEMS are so special to me, and I can`t wait to share more "facet-nating" details soon!

#kidlit #boardbook #birthstone #birthstones #gemstone #gems

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🎉🎉🎉 It is beyond thrilling to announce LITTLE GEMS, written by me and illustrated by @melaniemikecz, all coming this May from @workmanpubkids! LITTLE GEMS is a gorgeous 12-book series revealing twelve monthly birthstones and their one-of-a-kind associated traits. Kids revel in the beautiful full-spread illustrations and uniquely shaped resin “gem” embedded in the back of each book. A January Garnet star, boldly gleaming through a winter night. An April Diamond, hanging from a dazzling chandelier. An iridescent October Opal with rainbow magic. This charming and innovative board book is the perfect gift for baby showers or birthday gifts. So much gratitude to my editor @megan_nicolay and the entire @workmanpub team; my former agent @cjb.131; my current agent @sambfarkas and to all my #critiquepartners! LITTLE GEMS are so special to me, and I can't wait to share more "facet-nating" details soon! #kidlit #boardbook #birthstone #birthstones #gemstone #gems

SAVE THE DATE for special holiday STORYTIMES & BOOK SIGNINGS!

In less than 2 weeks, ONE SPARK will be out in the world! To celebrate, I`ll be sharing the book with young readers all around the #Austin area!

More details to come, but please mark your calendars and hope to see you at one of these events! ✨✨✨

@bnsparkmeadows Saturday Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.

@birdhousebooksatx Saturday Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.

@littlesparkstudio.atx Monday, Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more info or to pre-order, visit melissacoffey.com.

@bushelandpeckbooks @read.bushelandpeckbooks @petitfaon_prints #picturebook #kidlit
#storytime #bookevent #booksigning

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SAVE THE DATE for special holiday STORYTIMES & BOOK SIGNINGS! In less than 2 weeks, ONE SPARK will be out in the world! To celebrate, I'll be sharing the book with young readers all around the #Austin area! More details to come, but please mark your calendars and hope to see you at one of these events! ✨✨✨ @bnsparkmeadows Saturday Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. @birdhousebooksatx Saturday Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. @littlesparkstudio.atx Monday, Jan. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more info or to pre-order, visit melissacoffey.com. @bushelandpeckbooks @read.bushelandpeckbooks @petitfaon_prints #picturebook #kidlit #storytime #bookevent #booksigning

What an amazing morning sharing ONE SPARK for my first #storytime at @fabledbookshop in #Waco!!! And what a fantastic turnout.

Huge thanks to Kai, Natalie and the entire Fabled team for the warmest welcome (and for the delicious ONE SPARK cookies from their cafe!)

Also, thanks to fellow #kidlit #picturebook #author @dedradavis for joining in the fun and taking pics of the event.

This #indiebookstore is beyond magical, and I loved my visit! Get thee to @fabledbookshop!

ONE SPARK officially releases Nov. 3, but is now available for pre-order: https://melissacoffey.com/books/one-spark-spring-2026/

A super special day! ✨✨✨

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What an amazing morning sharing ONE SPARK for my first #storytime at @fabledbookshop in #Waco!!! And what a fantastic turnout. Huge thanks to Kai, Natalie and the entire Fabled team for the warmest welcome (and for the delicious ONE SPARK cookies from their cafe!) Also, thanks to fellow #kidlit #picturebook #author @dedradavis for joining in the fun and taking pics of the event. This #indiebookstore is beyond magical, and I loved my visit! Get thee to @fabledbookshop! ONE SPARK officially releases Nov. 3, but is now available for pre-order: https://melissacoffey.com/books/one-spark-spring-2026/ A super special day! ✨✨✨

What a lovely day to dine al fresco in #downtownAustin with fellow @kidlitcaravan debut group member, @harshitajerath!

Our #picturebooks, THE LEAPING LADDOO and FRIDGE-OPOLIS may have launched in 2022, but it was our first time meeting in person which was such a treat.

I love how both Harshita`s latest LET`S ALL CELEBRATE DIWALI! illustrated by @bp.draws and ONE SPARK illustrated by @petitfaon_prints both honor the light that shines within each of us. ✨✨✨

@bushelandpeckbooks @read.bushelandpeckbooks
#kidlit #debutgroup

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What a lovely day to dine al fresco in #downtownAustin with fellow @kidlitcaravan debut group member, @harshitajerath! Our #picturebooks, THE LEAPING LADDOO and FRIDGE-OPOLIS may have launched in 2022, but it was our first time meeting in person which was such a treat. I love how both Harshita's latest LET'S ALL CELEBRATE DIWALI! illustrated by @bp.draws and ONE SPARK illustrated by @petitfaon_prints both honor the light that shines within each of us. ✨✨✨ @bushelandpeckbooks @read.bushelandpeckbooks #kidlit #debutgroup